# Fatal NTSB investigations: Boeing A75N1(PT17)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA169.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N999PP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude and the pilot's failure to plan/adequately compensate for high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA606.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Mt. Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N49739 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the transfer.
- [NTSB NYC07LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA124.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N55718 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL01FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA093.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N56920 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent activation of the flight control gust locks by the pilot rated passenger that resulted in the loss of control inflight. Contributing was the pilot in commands failure to follow the airplane's pre-flight inspection check list.
- [NTSB MIA98FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA135.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N806RB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the number 2 pilot to maintain visual contact and/or proper position/clearance from other aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.
- [NTSB NYC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA021.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Sayville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1994 · N48190 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight by the pilot(s) while maneuvering, with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB NYC93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA127.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N58212 · Destroyed
  > Loss of airplane control as the result of incapacitation.
- [NTSB NYC91FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA230.md): Boeing PT-17 · Tranquility, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N3721C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall. The lack of altitude for a recovery from the stall was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA212.md): Boeing A75N1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N25400 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient to avoid a stall/spin at an altitude insufficient to effect a full recovery.
- [NTSB MIA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA176.md): Boeing A-75 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N57946 · Destroyed
  > The biplane pilot failed to see and avoid the collision with the banner being towed by the other airplane.
- [NTSB DEN88DTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DTE02.md): Boeing A75N1 · Keenesburg, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 10, 1987 · N65110 · Destroyed
  > The commercial ag plt was starting a spray run on a new field. During the first pass, the aircraft struck power line wires. The aircraft rolled left and impacted the terrain in a wings level, nose low attitude. An immediate post crash fire destroyed the…
- [NTSB LAX86FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA014.md): Boeing A75N1 · Schellville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1985 · N46871 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed while attempting a slow roll immediately after departing from rwy 34 at the sonoma valley arpt. The plt stated to witnesses that he liked to roll his acft after takeoff. Witnesses indicated the acft became airborne after a 300 to 400 ft…
- [NTSB CHI83LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA232.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1983 · N52470 · Substantial damage
  > The plt had flown the acft to boone county arpt to get the acft's carburetor adjusted. After the adjustment, he took off to the south on a grass rwy beside the concrete rwy. While climbing thru about 300 to 400 ft AGL, the eng began running rough. The plt…
- [NTSB LAX82FVG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG23.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N68820 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he landed toward the north with the wind from the northeast at 8 to 10 knots. When the tailwheel touched down, the aircraft veered right. The pilot reported that he could not stop the turn. He opened the throttle while attempting to…
- [NTSB LAX80FVM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVM06.md): Boeing A75N1 · Paicines, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 8, 1979 · N686W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FVG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FVG71.md): Stearman A75N1 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1979 · N48784 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVG29.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Robbins, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 3, 1978 · N49747 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FA016.md): Boeing A75 · Crofton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1976 · N63806 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPJ10.md): Boeing E75 · Fort Cobb, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1975 · N1771B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76AP001|OAK7LAP001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP001%7COAK7LAP001.md): Weatherly 201B · Tracy, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1975 · N1253W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75AI054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75AI054.md): Boeing A75N1 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1975 · N52485 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75FEP19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP19.md): Boeing A75N1 · Plover, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N60334 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FKQ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKQ10.md): Boeing B75 · Eagle Lake, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 28, 1974 · N96X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75FKQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKQ03.md): Boeing A75N1 · Greenville, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 20, 1974 · N55374 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74FVA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVA04.md): Boeing A75 · Hickman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1973 · N1137N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVA57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVA57.md): Boeing A75 · Reedley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 21, 1973 · N68448 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72FPG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FPG79.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hazen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1972 · N65735 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72DEP44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEP44.md): Boeing A75 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 13, 1972 · N63695 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72FVG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVG51.md): Boeing A75N1 · Princeton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 27, 1972 · N68407 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71AP018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP018.md): Boeing A75N1 · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1970 · N49793 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUJ12.md): Boeing A75N1 · Somerton, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1970 · N58098 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70FRA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FRA16.md): Boeing E75N1 · Dayton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 8, 1970 · N1389V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70A0040.md): Boeing E75N1 · Nedrow, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 4, 1969 · N69CB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70F0088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0088.md): Boeing A75N1 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1969 · N49982 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0157.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1968 · N61652 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0126.md): Boeing A75N1 · Edcouch, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1968 · N2560C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67A0015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0015.md): Boeing A75N · Corcoran, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1966 · N49286 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0016.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hazen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1966 · N38958 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0137.md): Boeing E75 · Ellenville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1966 · N94X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0006.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Brentwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 28, 1965 · N53373 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW65A0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW65A0086.md): Boeing A75-N1 · Sherrill, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 8, 1965 · N9913H · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3907](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3907.md): Boeing A75 · Fulton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 10, 1964 · N4961N · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X3758](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3758.md): Boeing A75 · Quincy, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1964 · N49385 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2889](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2889.md): Boeing A75 · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 17, 1964 · N53089 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1380134'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1380134

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